Tour De France's Final Stage Shortened to Aid Wildfire Response.

WHO:

ABC News - The Ministry of the Interior is involved in the decision to shorten the Tour de France's final stage.

Tour de France 2026 - The Prefect of Police and the Director of the Tour de France commend those fighting the wildfires.

WHAT:

ABC News - The length of the Tour de France’s last stage is being reduced.

Tour de France 2026 - The route for Stage 21 has been shortened to 89 km, down from the 133 km originally planned.

Tour de France 2026 - The caravan is scheduled to depart from Thoiry at 1:20 p.m.

Tour de France 2026 - The official start will be given from the finish line at 5:50 p.m., with riders completing two additional laps of the Champs-Élysées before heading to the Montmartre circuit for a scheduled finish at 7:45 p.m.

WHERE:

ABC News - The final stage of the Tour de France is taking place in France.

Tour de France 2026 - The route adjustment is between Thoiry and Paris.

Tour de France 2026 - The Gironde region is particularly affected by wildfires.

WHEN:

Tour de France 2026 - The final stage is scheduled for Sunday, July 26, 2026.

WHY:

ABC News - The decision to shorten the stage is to divert officers to respond to wildfires.

Tour de France 2026 - The adjustment is made in light of exceptional circumstances caused by the wildfires affecting France.

HOW:

Tour de France 2026 - A portion of the internal security forces will be redeployed to reinforce response efforts in areas affected by the wildfires.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 20:18 UTC)

The final stage of the Tour de France is being shortened to 89 kilometers, down from the originally planned 133 kilometers, due to the need to divert police officers to respond to wildfires affecting France. The caravan will depart from Thoiry at 1:20 p.m., with the official start from the finish line at 5:50 p.m., and riders will complete two additional laps of the Champs-Élysées before finishing at the Montmartre circuit around 7:45 p.m. This decision comes as the Gironde region faces exceptional circumstances caused by the wildfires, prompting a portion of internal security forces to be redeployed to assist in response efforts.